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May 4, 2022
CHICAGO, IL — Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and co-founder of the Future of Transportation Caucus, was joined by the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC), to introduce the Giving Disadvantaged Businesses Opportunities for Success Act
May 1, 2022

Congressman García Honors Essential Workers and the Worker Movement on May Day

"There is still work to be done when workers struggle to take a bathroom break or are told to work through a hurricane"

CHICAGO, IL — Today, to mark May Day also known as International Workers Day, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) a member of the Congressional Labor Caucus, released a video, honoring essential workers and the labor movement in a call to continue the fight for respect, dignity, and the right for workers to make their voices heard.

April 27, 2022

Rep. García Joins Colleagues Calling on President Biden to Pardon Environmental Lawyer Steven Donziger

Donziger helped win a $9.5 billion judgment against Oil Giant Chevron for deliberately discharging billion of gallons of toxic waste into the Amazon;

Members Say "Intimidation Tactics" by Corporations and Courts Could Chill Future Attempts to Hold Corporate Polluters Accountable

**Full Text of Letter Here (PDF)**

April 25, 2022

The Biden administration should honor its commitment to immediately end Title 42 restrictions, which were imposed by former President Donald Trump to deny asylum seekers their basic, protected rights.

It would be a mistake for Democrats to shy away from dismantling this cruel plank of Trump's anti-immigrant agenda.

April 20, 2022

CHICAGO (CBS) -- U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin and Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (D-Illinois) sent a letter Tuesday to Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter calling for greater action to prevent crime on the transit system.

In the letter, the lawmakers asked CTA President Dorval Carter to enact a provision required by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA, to improve safety for both passengers and transit workers.

April 19, 2022

García, Durbin Call On CTA to Improve Transit Safety for Employees and Passengers

The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided significant federal funds for CTA

April 19, 2022

García, Durbin Call On CTA to Improve Transit Safety for Employees and Passengers

The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

provided significant federal funds for CTA

April 19, 2022

Calling All High School Students in the 4th Congressional District:

The Congressional Art Competition Deadline is April 29

2022 Congressional Art Competition Open to High School Students

Issues:Chicago
April 19, 2022

Llamando a Todos los Estudiantes de High School en el 4º Distrito Congresional:

La fecha límite del Concurso de Arte del Congreso es el 29 de abril

Concurso de Arte del Congreso 2022 Abierto a Estudiantes de High School

Issues:Chicago